Yamaneko Rent-a-Car
やまねこレンタカー24°16′ N 123°53′ ECar rentalIriomote-jima
Yamaneko Rent-a-Car is Iriomote Kotsu's car rental, with offices at Ohara and Uehara, free pickup at both ports, fuel included and kei cars from ¥7,500 for 24 hours in 2026.
Iriomote's two ferry ports sit at opposite ends of the coast road, so a rental company with desks at both is the practical choice. Yamaneko meets the boat at either port and charges ¥1,500 to drop the car at the other office. The rates include fuel, so you skip the hunt for a petrol station before the last ferry.
Book early for school holidays, and phone if you're starting within three days, since the website won't take bookings that close. The company asks drivers to follow its traffic safety pledge for the Iriomote cat: 40 km/h on the island roads and 30 km/h in the villages, with extra care at the cat-crossing signs.
What they offer
| Offering | From | Duration | Months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kei car (Tanto, Taft, Move)2026 rates with fuel included: ¥5,500 for 3 hr, ¥6,000 for 6 hr, ¥6,500 for 12 hr, ¥7,500 for 24 hr, then ¥7,500 per extra day. Optional damage waiver ¥1,000. | ¥7,500 / car per 24 hr | From 3 hr | Year-round |
| Compact car (Solio, Fit)2026 rates with fuel included: ¥7,000 for 3 hr up to ¥10,000 for 24 hr. | ¥10,000 / car per 24 hr | From 3 hr | Year-round |
| Voxy minivan2026 rate with fuel included; phone or email booking only. | ¥13,500 / car per 24 hr | From 3 hr | Year-round |
| One-way between Ohara and UeharaDrop the car at the other office during opening hours, 8:00–18:00. | ¥1,500 / per rental | – | Year-round |
FAQ
Quick answers about Yamaneko Rent-a-Carよくある質問
Can you rent a car on Iriomote?
Yes. Yamaneko Rent-a-Car rents kei cars from ¥7,500 for 24 hours in 2026 with fuel included, from offices at Ohara and Uehara that meet the ferries. Bookings for the next three days go by phone.
What is the speed limit on Iriomote?
Yamaneko Rent-a-Car asks drivers to keep to 40 km/h on Iriomote's roads and 30 km/h in the villages to protect the Iriomote cat, which is often hit by cars. Slow down further wherever you see the cat-crossing signs.
Can you pick up a rental car at Ohara and return it at Uehara?
Yes. Yamaneko Rent-a-Car allows one-way rentals between its Ohara and Uehara offices for ¥1,500 during opening hours, 8:00 to 18:00.
How much does Yamaneko Rent-a-Car charge?
Yamaneko Rent-a-Car lists One-way between Ohara and Uehara from ¥1,500 per per rental.
Does Yamaneko Rent-a-Car speak English?
Yamaneko Rent-a-Car works in Japanese.
Is Yamaneko Rent-a-Car open in winter?
Yamaneko Rent-a-Car: Both offices open year-round, 8:00–18:00. In winter north wind the Ishigaki ferry often switches from Uehara to Ohara, and the one-way option lets you pick up at one port and return at the other.
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